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Ashton-in-Makerfield East

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About

Ashton-in-Makerfield East is a residential area located in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan. It is part of the larger town of Ashton-in-Makerfield, situated southeast of Wigan town centre. The area features a mix of housing, including semi-detached and terraced homes, with some local amenities serving the community. Public transport links provide access to nearby towns and Wigan city centre.

The area is close to green spaces such as Ashton Park, offering recreational opportunities. Local schools and small businesses cater to residents' needs. Ashton-in-Makerfield East has a quiet, suburban feel, with easy access to major roads like the A49. The community is well-connected to surrounding areas, making it a practical location for commuters and families.

Area overview

On average Ashton-in-Makerfield East has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Ashton-in-Makerfield East is £41,300 per year. There are 2 schools in Ashton-in-Makerfield East: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ashton-in-Makerfield East Population
8,005
Population density
1,510.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,711
96.33%
Other White
112
1.4%
Other Asian
24
0.3%
White and Asian (mixed)
22
0.27%
Other
18
0.22%
Total population: 8,005

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,356
40.59%
Owns with a mortgage
1,218
36.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
396
11.85%
Social rents from council
263
7.87%
Other forms of private rent
71
2.13%
Total households: 3,341

Property prices in Ashton-in-Makerfield East

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £187,500 in Ashton-in-Makerfield East area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,500 up to £380,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ashton-in-Makerfield East in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ashton-in-Makerfield East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£266,250
Flats2£93,000
Semi-Detached45£190,000
Terraced20£146,000

10 years median price trend in Ashton-in-Makerfield East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashton-in-Makerfield East.

All postcodes in Ashton-in-Makerfield East

WN49EX

Kiveton Drive

WN48AE

Bolton Road

WN48SA

Golborne Road

WN48SR

Wyatt Grove

WN48SU

Recreation Avenue

WN49EH

Laburnum Street

WN49JR

Brooklands Avenue

WA33SU

Edge Green Lane

WN48QS

Alexandra Road

WN48TB

Lily Street

WN48UB

Welland Road

WA33SX

Edge Green Lane

WN48QA

Bolton Road

WN48QP

Thirlmere Avenue

WN48TX

Fleming Drive

WN48UE

Severn Road

WN48UQ

Conway Road

WN49BF

St Thomas Close

WN49JN

Blenheim Road

WA33XD

Farefield Avenue

WN48AD

Bolton Road

WN48QR

Bolton Road

WN48RU

Belvedere Road

WN48XZ

Wotton Drive

WN48SD

Mason Close

WN48TR

North Street

WN48XH

Rushmoor Avenue

WN48XL

Upland Drive

WN48PS

Harland Drive

WN48SF

Verne Walk

WN48SX

Barrow Street

WN48RH

Hazlehurst Grove

WN48SB

Thurlby Close

WN48TA

Elaine Close

WN48TF

Hope Street

WN48QD

Bolton Road

WN48QW

Hornbeam Crescent

WN48RR

Cleveland Drive

WN48SN

Sawyer Drive

WN48SY

Diane Road

WN48WB

Westonby Court

WN49HJ

Glebe Avenue

WN49JB

Chester Drive

WN49HU

Lincoln Drive

WN48RY

Rutland Drive

WN48XE

Linkway Avenue

WA33SZ

Gisburn Avenue

WN48AJ

New Street

WN48SP

Soane Close

WN48WA

Bransdale Drive

WN49HP

Mill Street

WN48SW

Moxon Way

WN48TS

North Street

WN48XA

Dawber Street

WN48XR

Wotton Drive

WN49HS

Ashton Heath

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.